Activists channel 'Gandalf' to protest outside home of Facebook's first investor
Demonstrators costumed as the iconic 'Lord of the Rings' wizard Gandalf gathered outside the Buenos Aires residence of billionaire Peter Thiel, Facebook's initial external investor. The group was voicing opposition to his financial activities following his acquisition of a 1% stake in the Argentine oil firm Vista Energy. The protesters chanted slogans, sang, and displayed a banner reading 'You shall not pass,' referencing the famous line delivered by the Gandalf character.